Wayne County Nursing Home
1529 Nye Road · Lyons, NY · 14489 · 3159465673
192 certified beds Government - City/county
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,153 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 12, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 13, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 12, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 14, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2020
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 14, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2020
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 14, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2020
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 14, 2020 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 15, 2020
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 14, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335406 · certified since January 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.